Each year in July, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners convenes a series of meetings that provide in-depth analysis of policy issues that are relevant to state utility regulators as well as stakeholder groups and federal regulators. Formerly known as the Summer Committee Meetings, this event draws national experts and policymakers to a forum that upholds the tenets of serving the public interest: safe, reliable, and affordable service. NARUC members are focused on learning and sharing best practices, ensuring that the important role of state regulators is understood and appreciated on the national stage, and advancing key resolutions that will influence policy.
Tuesday, July 23
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
Understanding Real World Deployment of RNG through Case Studies
As the RNG market continues to grow, this panel will explore the technical capability of renewable natural gas to meet market demand and will examine the potential role that RNG can play in meeting sustainability and emissions targets. The following panelists will discuss the growing market for RNG beyond just the transportation market and into direct use thermal applications. They will explore market decisions, various motivations to peruse RNG projects, RNG as a climate policy compliance tool, how buyers and sellers connect, and other questions.
Moderator: Hon. Paul Kjellander, Idaho
Panelists:
Jeff Stander, Senior Project Developer, Ameresco
Ryan Childress, Manager, Business Development, Dominion Energy
Blaine Collison, Senior Vice President, David Gardiner and Associates
Brian Jones, Senior Vice President, M.J. Bradley & Associates
Emily O’Connell, Director, Energy Markets Policy, American Gas Association